💥 Top Takeaways
President Tinubu finally speaks—but more than 24 hours too late
Attack in Yelewata, Guma LGA left 100–200 people dead, homes burnt
Angry youths protest in Makurdi, blocking roads, demanding action
Governor Alia on ground: “No one should die like this”
Social media in flames—Nigerians tagging president as “hypocrite”
The Full Story
President Tinubu finally issued a statement over the Benue horror, but only a day after the massacre. That delay got Nigerians high-key vexed, calling it “hypocritical” since he had earlier rushed condolences for a crash in India.
On the night of June 13–14, gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen struck Yelewata, in Guma LGA, killing between 100 and 200 people, mainly IDPs living in camps. They burned houses, villages, and left a community in absolute mourning
In Makurdi, youths clad in black barricaded Wurukum Roundabout on June 15, demanding justice and accountability. They accused federal and state authorities of abandoning them . The governor’s team responded by deploying security squads and promising dialogues, but many feel it’s just talk.
Singer Singer 2Baba, visibly shaken in a video alongside his wife Natasha, called it a “national emergency”, urging Tinubu to move beyond words and take action
If you are in Makurdi, kindly join the protest against the k*llings in Benue State.
— Caleb Senda | Naija OAP (@Cleancaleb) June 15, 2025
Location: Wurukum Roundabout, Makurdi. pic.twitter.com/Ig9M0AYmZV
🗣️ What People Are Saying Online
commented Damilare (@dreysam1710): “I spit on you! How about Benue?! So clueless a leader!”
commented Chidinma (@nmabeloved): “Hello morons at presidency. How long will [it] take you [to] take action on the killings going on in Benue state?”
commented Frank (@frank_dcrypt): “Very useless government. Very quick to send condolences to another country, but your own citizens are dying…”
commented lovedoctorkollar: “Haba why is everyone dragging the videographer nah?”
commented chrisagoha: “No composure with words in everything he said…”
My Own Take On This On-Going Matta-Benue Horror
This one deeeep. Families woke to death, even IDPs who run from war and hunger, now massacred. You fit talk say “condolences go to India”, but when Naija dey bleed y’all dey silent? E choke for my heart seeing protesters drenched in tears, demanding justice. This no be small gist — it’s a wake-up call.
Benue horror is the latest in a string of breaking news Nigeria tragedies. The delayed response from the presidency, coupled with mass protests and emotional outcries across social media platforms, underlines a growing frustration. As Nigerians watch for real action—security, justice, and accountability—the story of Yelewata remains tragically raw.
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